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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.93, 321.54 and 208.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.93, 321.54 and 208.33 is: 287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.93 : 321.54 = 208.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.93/321.54 = 208.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.93x = 321.54 × 208.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.93x = 66,984.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,984.84/232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.57

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